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" I have never been reimbursed at the federal level. Never want to be in a million years. To me, it's just not worth the red flag. "

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" Scaling back the U.S. fleet of 14 nuclear-armed submarines to eight would maintain a robust deterrent at sea while generating billions in savings and easing pressure on the Navy's shipbuilding budget. "

" I am committed to working towards a more transparent, accountable, and ethical federal government worthy of the public's trust. "

" The people of Chicago have made it very clear that they favor sensible restrictions on gun ownership. "

" Inhumane treatment of the undocumented cannot be rewarded with repeated budget increases. It goes against our country's most fundamental values and cannot continue. We must cut I.C.E.s budgets until these concerns are addressed. "

" Lincoln's address at Gettysburg - 272 words dedicating a cemetery at the site of one of the Civil War's bloodiest battles - has been called by scholars the source of all modern political prose. "

" By working together to keep health at the center of our focus, as well as the national conversation, we can create the safe communities we all want and deserve. "

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" There is no doubt that blood must be screened in order to keep Americans safe and healthy and I am committed to working with the FDA to ensure a safe, secure blood supply, across the board. However, public policy must always be rooted in the facts, not fear. "

" If the U.S. fails to set the rules for global trade, then other countries with records of environmental and labor abuses, like China, will step in to fill the void. "

" Despite its challenges, globalization has led to one of the most peaceful and productive times in world history. "

" A lot of the O'Hare Modernization Plan may have been a mistake. "

" We can be just as safe with a smaller, more efficient nuclear arsenal at less cost. "

" The problem in D.C. is that everything is on paper, and it's theoretical. "

" If I wanted to win all my fights, I would be a Yankee fan. I'm a Cub fan. "

" Without Social Security benefits, more than 40 percent of Americans 65 years and older would live below the federal poverty line. Even more striking is that Social Security is the only source of retirement income for almost a quarter of elderly beneficiaries. "

" From bank accounts to financial systems, power grids to air traffic controls - our most critical infrastructure remain attractive cyber targets, and if they are ever compromised, the effects could be devastating. "

" I was the last person to announce I was running for Congress in a big district, and I still won. "

" I taught policy and politics for seven years at a university. I told my students lobbyists are not a bad thing; they're absolutely vital. "

" It is the duty of Congress to ensure our lead regulations are up to date and consistent with modern detection methods so that we can better protect children from the harmful consequences of exposure. "

" I'm a longtime believer in the old adage that sunlight is the best disinfectant, particularly in politics. "

" As Americans, it is always important to remember where we once were and how far we have come. "

" From high school, you can see my Sierra Club card - I've been a member since 1979. That gives you an indication of early interest. "

" I learned that Chicago lunches are terrible. If I was a Chicago student, I would ask my mom to pack a lunch. "

" Cyprus has a reputation as a laundromat for the Russians who are trying to avoid sanctions. "

" Violence of all forms is wreaking havoc in communities across the country, disproportionately impacting communities of color and shaving half a million years of life off our collective lifespan. But it doesn't have to be this way. "

" Anytime a member of Congress wants to travel abroad - which we do from time to time as part of our official duties - we are required to check with the House Committee on Ethics as to whether the trip follows the ethics rules by which federally elected officials are bound. Not so with Supreme Court justices. "

" Since 2001, I've done what every elected official should be doing in government right now. My staff and I took a look at the books, thought outside the box and proposed reforms. "

" For decades, allies have counted on the U.S. to step up to the plate to work with them to protect the shared values we hold dear. As we face numerous international challenges, both old and new, we need to put more faith and investment in our international and diplomatic institutions, not weaken them. "

" We must not let politicians who believe they are above the Constitution interfere with the personal health decisions of women. It is the job of a woman, not a politician, to make informed decisions about her own pregnancy. "

" Just as we can no longer pretend that ducking under wooden desks will keep us safe from a nuclear bomb, we must no longer pretend that a large nuclear stockpile will protect us from the most immediate security threats the United States faces. "